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Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'
Yeah...definitely have slipped as of late. I love the idea of reader contributions (those approved by the editors of AHT). Also, when one clicks the "older" post link, it just goes back to the beginning of the page but with more added on to the end of the page. It would make more sense to have it go to the previous page, no?
My Year in Hamburgers
I love your writing and look forward to more. Congrats on the 1-year anniversary! Keep on keepin' on...
In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites
These aren't "bites," they're BRICKS. They should be renamed Heart Attack Bricks.
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Really delicious, crispy BAKED onion rings
I've already made them three times in the past two weeks, lol. I'm a sucker for onion rings...
Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'
Yeah...definitely have slipped as of late. I love the idea of reader contributions (those approved by the editors of AHT). Also, when one clicks the "older" post link, it just goes back to the beginning of the page but with more added on to the end of the page. It would make more sense to have it go to the previous page, no?
My Year in Hamburgers
I love your writing and look forward to more. Congrats on the 1-year anniversary! Keep on keepin' on...
In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites
These aren't "bites," they're BRICKS. They should be renamed Heart Attack Bricks.
Hot Doug's Closes for Seatbelt Law Anniversary
Seems pretty ridiculous - why Italy? We, too, have a mandatory seatbelt law. I agree that this must be an inside joke...
Doughnut Burger Coming to Mosdo?
I don't know about the doughnut burger, but I love the macaroni and cheese pastry at Mister Donut. It's a flakey puff pastry shell filled with a light egg noodle mac & cheese. Amazing!!!
Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard
Glad you liked it. But I believe the pastries and desserts are all created and produced by their pastry chef, who has recently been nominated for a James Beard Award...
A White Castle Wedding
I finally tried White Castle last week, because I was in St. Louis for a family reunion. I was SO disappointed!! The lower bun was flat-out wet, and there are few things that gross me out more than saturated bread. The patty had no flavor and looked like a thick slice of lunchmeat. Too bad, because I had high hopes that it would at least taste good. Totally bland.
Sunday Brunch: Smoked Fish, Eggs, and Onions
This is my idea of the perfect brunch.
Seriously Delicious Holiday Giveaway: Two Peter Luger Steaks
I love me a good skirt steak.
McDonald's Cheeseburger vs. McDouble vs. Double Cheeseburger
Even though it is a bit sad, I kind of love the regular McDonald's cheeseburger. It's simple, small and a nice treat or hangover fix (for hangovers, you need two). It's just one of those childhood flavors that still taste good, like tuna casseroles and PB&J.
Dear AHT: How to Make Glazed Doughnut Bacon Egg Cheeseburgers
This grosses me out more than you know. It's not even about the health factor (I mean, anyone who would even consider this isn't thinking about health). Just the idea of glaze on my cheeseburger - UGH. The texture, the sweetness...hold on, I think I'm gonna barf!
Pie 'N Burger a Purely Californian Experience
As a Pasadenan, I'm so happy that you made it out to the Pie 'N Burger. It's been a favorite around here for decades....
The Next Food Network Star - are we watching?
Not watching. But laughed when, in the previews, Bob Cushman says, "This is going to change one of your lives FOREVER!" Bob, more like 5 minutes, like Amy from last year and Dan/Steve from the first year. How can FoodNetwork seriously promote this show as life changing to the winner? But then again, that whole Jag/Amy incident from last year was a complete set-up, so the show creators clearly take us for idiots.
Key Lime Pie Recipe
I second Ina Garten's recipe. I made it once in mini, ready- made pie shells so everyone had their own, and it cuts the freezing time by half. So easy and SO DELICIOUS!! And no baking required. :)
What do I serve with Quiche?
You can do different types of salad, like a cole slaw, beet salad, chilled asparagus and green bean salad with red onion and white wine viniagrette, sliced tomatoes with parsley and dressing, or maybe even a soup...
Tiny's Giant Sandwich Shop
Isn't it hard to find a well-executed sandwich? So when can find a place with more than a couple, it's a keeper! So many places just mindlessly pile on ingredients with no thought to taste or texture; this place looks like it got it right. That said, I think crab cake sandwiches rarely succeed...too much breading, or mush, or both.
Classic Wine and Cheese Combos?
A good Brunello and a Campo de Montalban. Perfection!
Snapshots from Chile: Hot Dogs and Sandwiches at Rapa Nui
I'm torn. That is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY too much mayo for me (I like a paper-thin layer on each slice of bread), but the other stuff looks delicious. Have you ever had a potato salad sandwich? They are very popular in Japan, especially at 7-11s. Now that's one mayo-y sandwich I can get behind...
Pizzeria Mozza Just About as Good As You've Heard
I think Mozza is great. But I actually like the taste of the Pizza at Bottega Louie better. It seems more classic NY pizza then trendy Mozza and is much cheaper!
Pie 'N Burger a Purely Californian Experience
I like both Pie n'Burger and Apple Pan. Reviewer doesn't mention the pies at Pie n'Burger and it's just as well as they don't really compete with Apple Pan, even though the latter has only two varieties (apple and pecan).
As for the burgers themselves, it's a tough choice but I would give Apple Pan the edge again for a better built burger and more flavor. I don't understand the member who says they're 'sweet', an adjective that would never cross my mind when describing AP's burgers. I know that people who drink a lot of alcohol often find that most food tastes 'sweet' to them. I don't mean that as any kind of insult to the member, not saying he's an alkie or anything! Just that palates differ immensely according to culinary habits. I doubt *most* burger tasters would find AP burgers 'sweet.'
The comparison between Pn'B and In'O is apt, they remind me of one another a lot. I spend a lot more time in Pasadena than W LA but I consider Apple Pan more of a 'special' taste experience. Anyway they're both great!
In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites
Man, there's some serious hatin' going on here. I personally think the idea of deep-fried mac and cheese is astoundingly awesome. I am all about the occasional over the top snacking. And yeah, her expression 14 seconds in says it all.
Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'
I think you need to beef up your international coverage.
My Year in Hamburgers
happy 1st anniversary, Nick
(burgers touch in a toast)
Dear AHT: 'You Guys Suck'
@minoric: I think part of the reason may be because we've been doing daily link roundups that have moved some of the more fun/cool posts into a list of links. We'll adjust the distribution to call out the truly fun/cool/interesting stuff that deserves its own post. Not that all the links in there wouldn't necessarily deserve a standalone post—just that our thinking was to try to pass on as much relevant burger info as we can to pass along intel to people in a timely manner. We still haven't got the mix just right, but we'll get there.
As far as the "Older" link ... it's a bit of a known issue here at AHT HQ. Basically, what's happening there is that the "next" page is really the most recent weekly archive page—so it's showing everything we've posted in the week, beginning on the most recent Monday. So you will be seeing a lot of stuff you've just seen. You'll just have to click the next "Older" link at the bottom of "Page 2," and that will bring you to truly older material. I know it's a bit of a pain, but with our publishing system, there's no real way to have true "pagination"—it's a flaw of the software, unfortunately, and we tried to do the best we could with it.
My Year in Hamburgers
love this blog...my favorite burgers that I've tried so far this year are:
Bonnie's Grill in Park Slope and Dram Shop in Park Slope...different animals but good in their categories....
One of the best fast food burgers I've ever had was in Sante Fe, NM at Lotta Burger with green chile sauce.
My Year in Hamburgers
God made the world in 7 days, then he relaxed with a good burger! Great reviews, Nick...look forward to another year!
My Year in Hamburgers
Nick-nobody beats your meat reviews.
My Year in Hamburgers
Your reviews rock, Nick. Like everyone else chiming in here (and probably a lot more lurkers out there), I, too, look forward to seeing where you've gone each week and what you're saying about the burger there. Even though I could easily take a sneak peek in the publishing system.
This was the wrong post to reread at 5:30 p.m. SO HUNGRY NOW.
My Year in Hamburgers
I've really enjoyed your work, Nick. Thanks!
My Year in Hamburgers
Congrats Nick and thanks for all the reviews.
My Year in Hamburgers
Congrats Nick! I think you look forward to seeing our reactions as much as I look forward to seeing your reviews.
My Year in Hamburgers
It's always enjoyable to read your words Nick. Keep them coming.
My Year in Hamburgers
@xxxombie good catch.
Everyone else: Thanks for the support
My Year in Hamburgers
the "some" of its parts. heh. ;]
i'm so hungry for a burger, now.
My Year in Hamburgers
Congrats Nick! Keep doing what you do.
What do I serve with Quiche?
I serve dinner quiche with broiled tomatoes. Slice tomatoes (kinda thick) and sprinkle with olive oil, and minced/grated garlic, a little parmesan cheess, a little parsley flakes, and then coat lightly with bread crumbs. Put under the broiler until browned. Serve immediately. My husband loves these.
If you are having breakfast quiche a good side is a fruit salsa.
My Year in Hamburgers
Kudos on a fine year mate. Amazed by the quantity and quality of your AHT content, given that a lot of your time is devoted to shilling for David Chang. So can you still score me a Ko resy?
My Year in Hamburgers
An impressive AHT oeuvre indeed! Such good work, Nick. Truly. More than that - I'm so pleased our paths have crossed. Looking forward to our next burger cookout here in LA.
My Year in Hamburgers
Mr Nick. Perused your burger commentary today.. Good reading. I'm always out to find the "best of" in food categories as well. I'd like to know if you've tried any burgers from a Brazilian lanchonete? if you have the chance, your palate will reward you.. Any brazilian bakery should do, they consistently serve great burgers whose topping may perplex you, yet the ingredients and technique merge in a ballet of flavours, which will trigger the electrons in your brain, lol.. Good luck..
My Year in Hamburgers
Yay! Congratulations! (Dude, I'm totally with you on the Mac Attack.)
In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites
has anyone noticed how much thinner Paula looks lately? Maybe she finally has to watch her fat intake! I for one won't be eating fried lasagna, deep fried mac&cheese, fried butter balls or any of her other heart stopping recipes but she is a fun lady to watch and an animal lover. I just hope she doesn't feed this food to her dogs, it might be considered animal cruelity.
In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites
Brad at Deadpan Inc. knows how to top it. Yum!
In Videos: Paula Deen's Fried Mac and Cheese Bacon Bites
Definitely over the top but i've had John Fleer's fried mac and cheese and it was divine... not greasy...beautiful.
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Website: http://rainydaysandsundays-c.blogspot.com/
Location: Los Angeles
About: Food and travel journalist, blogger, amateur cook, lover and thrower of dinner parties.
Favorite foods: Kimchi, foie gras, a rare filet mignon, really crispy thin fries, soft scrambled eggs, French bread, ripe white peaches, a well executed sandwich, sushi, Yakisoba, my mom's potato salad, bone marrow with toast (!!), cheese of all kinds...
Last bite on earth: A piece of a French baguette with a hunk of foie gras and truffled white cheddar on it chased with a gulp of a good Brunello.

I've already made them three times in the past two weeks, lol. I'm a sucker for onion rings...